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by Larry Chowning -  Fire destroyed a weekend cottage at Grey's Point Camp-RV Resort and Campground (GPC) in Topping on Monday, March 22, around 8:30 a.m. It spread to an adjoining cottage, causing severe damage. Firefighters were able to contain...

Middlesex parents receive word via email last week that new program starts April 12; may double days of in-person instruction by Larry Chowning -  Middlesex County Public Schools (MCPS) officials announced March 10 that they plan to go to a four-day...

Osprey couple Tony and Tina returned this week to their nest high above Wilton Creek near Hartfield, reports Cate Ogden, who lives nearby. The migratory birds likely spend their winters in Florida or Mexico, then return near the start...

by Tom Chillemi -  The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors sold 1.5 acres at Hummel Field airport in Topping to Oscar Barber, the pilot and businessman who plans to build six airplane hangars. The board’s March 2 action followed a...

by Tom Chillemi -  The Town of Urbanna is under a state mandate to drill two new wells in the next few years and will possibly be applying for grants to help pay for them. On March 11, the town council...

by Larry Chowning -  Bay Medical & Wellness Family Practice (BMWFP) has opened on Route 17 near Hardee’s next to Harris Motors in Saluda and will offer complete primary care and wellness services for the entire family, newborn to the...

by Tom Chillemi -  If the Urbanna Town Council’s attorney is right, Urbanna’s mayor does not have the right to vote as part of town council. This is due to Urbanna’s Charter and the town’s election structure, wrote town council’s...

MC supervisors reverse course, decide better to use Cooks Corner funds for floor in 1950s gym by Larry Chowning -  The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors (MCBS) approved on a 3-1-1 vote March 2 to reallocate $22,627 to go towards placing...

by Larry Chowning -  The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors announced at the March 2 meeting that the county has hired Ann Marie S. Ricardi as assistant county administrator. Ricardi will eventually take the place of current assistant county administrator Betty...

by Larry Chowning -  After a closed session Tuesday, March 2, pursuant of Virginia Code Sections regarding discussion of personnel matters, specifically regarding the county attorney’s office and discussion of acquisition of real property, the Middlesex County Board of Supervisors...